It is not always
easy. We can look back to when we first fell in love and had the leisure of
time to discover each other. Matthew Kelly, one of my favorite authors, calls
this timelessness. We weren’t on a
clock, and we could just enjoy getting to know each other, to be enchanted with
the unexpected details of our love. But as relationships develop, our lives also
develop into intertwined levels of business and responsibilities, and we can lose
that sense of timelessness we need to continue discovering the person within
our mate. According to Kelly, spending carefree time together is a must.
“When two people
love each other, encourage and challenge each other to become
the-best-version-of-themselves, and honor and respect each other’s individual
journey while at the same time dynamically collaborating on their journey
together, it produces a rare energy and environment. Anyone fortunate enough to
wander into this environment for an afternoon or an entire childhood will
benefit enormously. A great marriage is
a place where we can be ourselves, a refuge from the world, and a place where
we can grow through both harmony and conflict. Marriage is a place where we can
be comforted and challenged, a place where dreams are explored and pursued, and
a place where ego can be tamed and true self can blossom.”
- Matthew Kelly
All of us, married or single, can encourage each other to invest in the value and meaning of our marriages. When we do, we’re strengthening society because we’re strengthening relationships. Good marriages=strong relationships=happy, productive people=thriving families and communities. If you’re married, it’s the most important relationship you can invest in. Rediscover WHY you fell in love and do it over and over again.
--Keri
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